1983 U.S. Pro Indoor

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1983 U.S. Pro Indoor
DateJanuary 31 – February 7
Edition16th
Category Grand Prix
Draw48S / 24D
Prize money$ 300,000
Surface Carpet / indoor
Location Philadelphia, PA, U.S.
Venue Spectrum
Champions
Singles
Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe [1]
Doubles
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren / Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton [2]
  1982  · U.S. Pro Indoor ·  1984  

The 1983 U.S. Pro Indoor was a men's tennis tournament played on indoor carpet courts that was part of the 1983 Volvo Grand Prix. It was played at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States from January 31 through February 7, 1983. First-seeded John McEnroe won his second consecutive singles title at the event. [3] [4]

Contents

Finals

Singles

Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe defeated Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Ivan Lendl 4–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–4, 6–3

Doubles

Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Kevin Curren / Flag of the United States.svg Steve Denton defeated Flag of the United States.svg Peter Fleming / Flag of the United States.svg John McEnroe 6–4, 7–6(7–2)

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References

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  2. "1983 Philadelphia – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
  3. "McEnroe's attack overwhelms Lendl" . The Philadelphia Inquirer. February 7, 1983. pp. 1D, 6D via Newspapers.com.
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